The Week Magazine Websitehttp://www.theweekdaily.com/
A summary of news from domestic and international media. Great for current events.
Fact Check for Classroomshttp://factchecked.org/Welcome.aspx
From the Annenberg Foundation, this site focuses on teaching student to be critical consumers of information. Lesson Plans and links to sources where students can do their own fact-checking. Great dictionary of current terms relating to government, economics, politics, etc.
IZZIT Current Eventshttp://www.izzit.org/events/index.php
Daily lessons for current events reference a news article and include questions and class activities. You can also sign up for a free video at the site.
A summary of news from domestic and international media. Great for current events.
Fact Check for Classrooms http://factchecked.org/Welcome.aspx
From the Annenberg Foundation, this site focuses on teaching student to be critical consumers of information. Lesson Plans and links to sources where students can do their own fact-checking. Great dictionary of current terms relating to government, economics, politics, etc.
National Constitution Center http://www.constitutioncenter.org/education/WelcomeEducatorsandStudents/index.shtml#educators
Current news relating to issues of civic concern, plus games & interactive activities.
IZZIT Current Events http://www.izzit.org/events/index.php
Daily lessons for current events reference a news article and include questions and class activities. You can also sign up for a free video at the site.